Nixon on Ending a War: Carpet Bombing

Season 24

Nixon decided to use force to end the Vietnam War with "the Christmas Bombing."

Nixon decided to use force to end the Vietnam War, and refused to explain the 12-day "Christmas Bombing" to the American people. "He thought it was diplomatically vital that he make this look as cold an operation as possible," says speechwriter Ray Price.

AIR DATE 10/31/11

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